Stores In charge- Visakhapatnam

About Us : Our core competencies are in the areas of heat transfer separation, and fluid handling. We are dedicated to optimizing the performance of our customers' processes. our world-class technologies, our systems, equipment and services must create solutions that help our customers stay ahead.

Purpose of job: We are seeking a highly skilled & experienced store in charge responsible for managing Stores, Inventory Control, and Dispatch operations ensuring material availability, accurate stock, and on-time customer deliveries. Knowledge of ERP (SAP/Oracle/Tally), GST, e-way bills, and inventory control. This role reports to Service Centre Manager and would be responsible for:

- Receive, inspect, and post GRN for all incoming materials
- Maintain inventory accuracy (>98%) with proper binning, FIFO/FEFO, and cycle counts
- Issue materials to production as per BOM and maintain traceability.
- Prepare invoices, e-way bills, packing lists, and coordinate dispatches.
- Ensure proper packing, loading, lashing, and dispatch documentation.

The role would encompass: Inbound & Stores Operations

- Manage receiving, unloading, and inspection of incoming materials.
- Ensure timely GRN (Goods Receipt Note) posting with PO-GRN-Invoice matching.
- Coordinate with QA for inspection, NCR, quarantine, and approvals.
- Implement FIFO/FEFO, material segregation, labeling, and proper binning.
- Maintain well-organized storage areas, racking systems, and 5S compliance.

Inventory Control & Planning

- Maintain >98% inventory accuracy between physical stock and ERP.
- Manage cycle counting, annual stock audits, variance analysis & corrective actions.
- Maintain Min-Max levels, ROP, safety stocks, and support MRP planning.
- Track slow-moving/non-moving (SLOB)



items and initiate disposal/rework recommendations.
- Maintain traceability: batch/lot/serial number records and shelf-life tracking.

Material Issue & Production Support

- Issue materials to production as per BOM, reservations, and pick lists.
- Manage returnable/non-returnable materials, RTV to vendors, and replacement processes.
- Support KANBAN, VMI, and lean inventory systems where applicable.

Dispatch & Outbound Logistics

- Plan dispatches based on sales orders, customer schedules, and production readiness.
- Prepare packing lists, invoices, delivery challans, e-way bills, and e-invoices.
- Ensure correct HSN, GST, weights, dimensions, and consignee details.
- Coordinate with QA for final inspection, IB Update ,COC issuance, and final approval.
- Oversee packing as per customer standards / ISPM-15 / internal specifications.
- Manage vehicle loading, lashing, sealing, and gate-out compliance.
- Coordinate with Indirect Purchase, Book transport (FTL/LTL), coordinate with transporters, and share dispatch intimation.
- Track shipments until delivery and ensure timely POD collection.

Compliance & Documentation

- Ensure statutory compliance

- Ensure statutory compliance:

- GST documentation E-way bills & IRN generation

- Delivery challans

- Export shipping documents (if applicable)

- Maintain audit records for ISO/IATF/Customer audits.

- Maintain item master data: UoM,



HSN, lead time, MOQ, vendor codes, etc.

Cost, Efficiency & Continuous Improvement

- Update / Dispatch Instructions sheet / Feedback tag/ barcode/RFID systems and digital tools for stores & dispatch.
- Drive 5S, lean improvements, and process standardization.

Qualifications & Experience

Education : Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or Commerce; PGDM in SCM preferred.

Experience : 5-10 years in Stores, Inventory, and Dispatch roles in a manufacturing environment.

ERP/System Skills : SAP MM/WM/SD, Oracle, MS Dynamics, Tally, barcode/RFID systems, MS Excel (advanced functions).

Certifications (added advantage): APICS CPIM/CSCP, Six Sigma Green Belt, ISO Internal Auditor.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of inventory management, stock control, and material planning.
- Working knowledge of GST, HSN classification, e-way bill, and dispatch compliance.
- Ability to handle packaging requirements and heavy/fragile materials.
- Good communication, vendor coordination, and customer-handling skills.
- Leadership capability and problem-solving (5 Why, RCA, fishbone).
- Familiar with 5S, lean manufacturing, and safety practices.

Why should you apply :

- We offer you an interesting and challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value for our customers.
- An exciting place to build a global network with different nationalities.
- Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success; you will be learning new things every day.

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioural traits can provide key

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📌 Stores and Dispatch in Charge (Visakhapatnam)
🏢 Alfa Laval
📍 Visakhapatnam